Flights to Karlsruhe
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Karlsruhe is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,787 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stuttgart Airport (STR, 70 km), Strasbourg Airport (SXB, 77 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 52 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,974 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,874 ft | 505 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 52 km (32 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 97 km (60 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,787 ft, FKB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 408 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Karlsruhe
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe to London | United Kingdom | 667 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Karlsruhe to Berlin | Germany | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Karlsruhe to Madrid | Spain | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Karlsruhe to Algiers | Algeria | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Karlsruhe to Rome | Italy | 853 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Karlsruhe to Paris | France | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Karlsruhe to Hamburg | Germany | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Karlsruhe to Bucharest | Romania | 1,438 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Karlsruhe to Minsk | Belarus | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Karlsruhe to Budapest | Hungary | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Karlsruhe to Warsaw | Poland | 957 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Karlsruhe to Vienna | Austria | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Karlsruhe to Barcelona | Spain | 978 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Karlsruhe to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,306 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Karlsruhe to Munich | Germany | 253 km (157 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Karlsruhe to Milan | Italy | 399 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Karlsruhe to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Karlsruhe to Prague | Czechia | 450 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Karlsruhe to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 820 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Karlsruhe to Copenhagen | Denmark | 793 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Karlsruhe to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Karlsruhe to Oslo | Norway | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Karlsruhe to Beijing | China | 7,873 km (4,892 mi) | about 10 h 51 min |
| Karlsruhe to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,835 km (1,140 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Karlsruhe to Tianjin | China | 7,981 km (4,959 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Karlsruhe to Moscow | Russia | 2,101 km (1,305 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Karlsruhe to Seoul | South Korea | 8,650 km (5,375 mi) | about 11 h 50 min |
| Karlsruhe to Harbin | China | 7,905 km (4,912 mi) | about 10 h 53 min |
| Karlsruhe to Tokyo | Japan | 9,441 km (5,866 mi) | about 12 h 51 min |
| Karlsruhe to Weifang | China | 8,296 km (5,155 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). The others, STR, SXB, MHG, SCN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FKB from Karlsruhe city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Karlsruhe on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.